Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies
Decadent Cottage Cheese Brownies: A Protein-Packed Treat
Looking for a healthier take on brownies that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? These Cottage Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with a surprising ingredient: cottage cheese! It might sound unconventional, but cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and a boost of protein, making these brownies a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're aiming to satisfy your sweet tooth or sneak in extra nutrients, this recipe has you covered.
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Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies
These Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies are a perfect blend of health and indulgence. They’re high in protein, low in sugar, and gluten-free, making them an ideal treat for anyone looking for a satisfying dessert that aligns with their goals.
Why You’ll Love These Brownies
These brownies are a perfect blend of health and indulgence. They’re high in protein, low in sugar, and gluten-free, making them an ideal treat for anyone looking for a satisfying dessert that aligns with their goals. Pair them with a cup of tea, coffee, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a dessert that feels luxurious yet wholesome.
Enjoy these Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies guilt-free—you deserve it!
Why Cottage Cheese?
Cottage cheese is an unexpected hero in this brownie recipe. It's:
Protein-rich: Helps keep you fuller for longer.
Low in fat: A healthier alternative to traditional butter or oil-based recipes.
Creamy: Adds moisture and richness without the need for heavy cream or excessive fat.
By combining it with classic brownie ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips, you get all the decadence without the overload of sugar and calories.
Tips for Success
Toast the Almond Flour: Toasting enhances the nutty flavor, making these brownies extra indulgent.
Add Coffee: Even if you're not a coffee lover, a touch of espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor.
Customize Sweetness: Adjust the sweetener to your to suit your dietary needs. For a lower-sugar option try equal amount of granulated monk fruit erythritol blend
Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies
PREP TIME: 15 MIN
COOK TIME: 22-25 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN
SERVING: 12
Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Brownies
Enjoy these Cottage Cheese Brownies guilt-free! These brownies are a perfect blend of health and indulgence. They’re high in protein, low in sugar, and gluten-free, making them an ideal treat for anyone looking for a satisfying dessert that aligns with their goals. Pair them with a cup of tea, coffee, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a dessert that feels luxurious yet wholesome.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs or 3 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp instant espresso or coffee (optional)
½ cup raw cane sugar or granulated monk fruit erythritol blend
3/4 cup almond flour, toasted (or oat flour, no need to toast)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup chocolate chips melted and cooled slightly (or sugar-free chocolate chips plus 2 tbsp chocolate chips, sprinkle on top before baking (optional)
1/4 cup of walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Toast your almond flour on a baking sheet with parchment for 7-8 min until lightly golden, then let it cool completely.
Melt your chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then add your instant espresso and mix until combined. Set aside.
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Pour in cooled melted chocolate and blend again until combined.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sweetener, and cocoa in a medium mixing bowl. Pour cottage cheese mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until a knife comes out cleanly from the center of the pan. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 12 brownies.
Nutrition (Approximate) per bar (makes 12 bars):
With Monkfruit
Calories: 85 | Protein: 4.6g |Carbs: 4.8g (Net Carbs: 3.6g) | Fat: 5.8g
With Raw Cane Sugar
Calories: 99 | Protein: 4.3g | Carbs: 11.1g (Net Carbs: 10g after fiber) | Fat: ~4.8g
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